Stepping Stone Jobs
Non target, low gpa, 1 relevant internship; looking to get into FP&A, AM, IB post grad. What are some good stepping stone jobs to take to break into any of those fields? Looking for ideas. Anything helps
How low of a GPA are we talking about? FP&A, AM and IB all have different GPA thresholds and barriers to entry. FP&A would probably be the easiest to break into through a FLDP program - I know most FLDP programs have a minimum required GPA of 3.0 - 3.30+. Is IB the ultimate goal? I would suggest doing more research on the respective finance careers you're interested in and also be realistic/honest with yourself. Below are some of the "stepping stones" or paths laid out for IB and FP&A:
FP&A --> FLDP at a Fortune 500
List of FLDPs: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/leadership-development-rotational-prog…
Relevant WSO List: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/corporate/best-financial-leadersh… ( a lot more threads on WSO)
IB--> Several paths out of college:
Transaction focused roles like transaction advisory services at Big 4, Valuations, Corp. Dev., etc. (internship or FT) --> IB
MSF at a top school like Vanderbilt --> IB
MBA at a M7 (after a few years working in the corporate world) --> IB
Not too familiar with AM recruiting - maybe someone else can give their 2 cents
Currently at a 3.0 with a year left of college. If I get a 4.0 all of next year I’d graduate with a 3.2; I greatly appreciate the response
For sure - I was in your shoes (low gpa, non-target) and understand the grind. Ended up at a MM and now in corp. dev. Happy to help wherever I can - lmk if you want any other advice/help and I can shoot you a PM.
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